protection of sovereign immunity in Pennsylvania

7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1975–1998 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (1)

Case	Followed	Cited
Harris v. RUNDLEgreen pacommwct · 1976 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977 2 sentences 1977See Harris v. Rundle, 27 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 445 , 366 A.2d 970 (1976). 1977See Harris v. Rundle, 27 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 445 , 366 A.2d 970 (1976).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

Case	Cited	Years
Spencer v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority green pa · 1990 1 sentence 1998That case was followed by Spencer v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 525 Pa. 466 , 581 *426 A.2d 565 (1990), in which the supreme court, based on Marshall and Feingold v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 512 Pa. 567 , 517 A.2d 1270 (1986), reached the same result for SEPTA.	1	1998–1998
Marshall v. Port Authority green pa · 1990 2 sentences 1998In Marshall v. Port Authority of Allegheny County, 524 Pa. 1 , 568 A.2d 931 (1990), our supreme court held that the Port Authority was a Commonwealth agency entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity. 1998In Marshall v. Port Authority of Allegheny County, 524 Pa. 1 , 568 A.2d 931 (1990), our supreme court held that the Port Authority was a Commonwealth agency entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity.	1	1998–1998
Feingold v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority green pa · 1986 2 sentences 1998That case was followed by Spencer v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 525 Pa. 466 , 581 426 A.2d 565 (1990), in which the supreme court, based on Marshall and Feingold v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 512 Pa. 567 , 517 A.2d 1270 (1986), reached the same result for SEPTA. 1998That case was followed by Spencer v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 525 Pa. 466 , 581 426 A.2d 565 (1990), in which the supreme court, based on Marshall and Feingold v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 512 Pa. 567 , 517 A.2d 1270 (1986), reached the same result for SEPTA.	1	1998–1998
Carson v. City of Philadelphia green pacommwct · 1990 2 sentences 1992Carson v. City of Philadelphia, 133 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 74, 574 A.2d 1184 (1990); See also Restatement (Second) of Torts § 653 (1976). 1992Carson v. City of Philadelphia, 133 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 74, 574 A.2d 1184 (1990); See also Restatement (Second) of Torts § 653 (1976).	1	1992–1992
Moore v. PA. DEPT. OF JUSTICE green pacommwct · 1988 2 sentences 1991Mascaro v. Youth Study Center, 514 Pa. 351 , 523 A.2d 1118 (1987); Moore v. Pennsylvania Department of Justice, 114 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 56, 538 A.2d 111 (1988). 1991Mascaro v. Youth Study Center, 514 Pa. 351 , 523 A.2d 1118 (1987); Moore v. Pennsylvania Department of Justice, 114 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 56, 538 A.2d 111 (1988).	1	1991–1991
Mascaro v. Youth Study Center green pa · 1987 2 sentences 1991Mascaro v. Youth Study Center, 514 Pa. 351 , 523 A.2d 1118 (1987); Moore v. Pennsylvania Department of Justice, 114 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 56, 538 A.2d 111 (1988). 1991Mascaro v. Youth Study Center, 514 Pa. 351 , 523 A.2d 1118 (1987); Moore v. Pennsylvania Department of Justice, 114 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 56, 538 A.2d 111 (1988).	1	1991–1991
Mayle v. Pennsylvania Department of Highways green pa · 1978 2 sentences 1990Appellant has asserted that, despite the clear import of the statutory immunity provisions, the legislature did not intend when it enacted the sovereign immunity provisions in 1978 and 1980 to confer immunity upon entities which had not been immune from suit prior to our decision abolishing common-law sovereign immunity in Mayle v. Pennsylvania Department of Highways, 479 Pa. 384 , 388 A.2d 709 (1978). 1990Appellant has asserted that, despite the clear import of the statutory immunity provisions, the legislature did not intend when it enacted the sovereign immunity provisions in 1978 and 1980 to confer immunity upon entities which had not been immune from suit prior to our decision abolishing common-law sovereign immunity in Mayle v. Pennsylvania Department of Highways, 479 Pa. 384 , 388 A.2d 709 (1978).	1	1990–1990
Specter v. Commonwealth green pa · 1975 2 sentences 1978As such, it is entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity, Specter v. Commonwealth, 462 Pa. 474 , 341 A.2d 481 (1975); Lerro v. Department of Transportation, 32 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 372 , 379 A.2d 652 (1977); Walter v. Commonwealth, 23 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 97 , 350 A.2d 440 (1976). 1978As such, it is entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity, Specter v. Commonwealth, 462 Pa. 474 , 341 A.2d 481 (1975); Lerro v. Department of Transportation, 32 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 372 , 379 A.2d 652 (1977); Walter v. Commonwealth, 23 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 97 , 350 A.2d 440 (1976).	1	1978–1978
Lerro v. Commonwealth green pacommwct · 1977 2 sentences 1978As such, it is entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity, Specter v. Commonwealth, 462 Pa. 474 , 341 A.2d 481 (1975); Lerro v. Department of Transportation, 32 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 372 , 379 A.2d 652 (1977); Walter v. Commonwealth, 23 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 97 , 350 A.2d 440 (1976). 1978As such, it is entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity, Specter v. Commonwealth, 462 Pa. 474 , 341 A.2d 481 (1975); Lerro v. Department of Transportation, 32 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 372 , 379 A.2d 652 (1977); Walter v. Commonwealth, 23 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 97 , 350 A.2d 440 (1976).	1	1978–1978
Walter v. Commonwealth green pacommwct · 1976 2 sentences 1978As such, it is entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity, Specter v. Commonwealth, 462 Pa. 474 , 341 A.2d 481 (1975); Lerro v. Department of Transportation, 32 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 372 , 379 A.2d 652 (1977); Walter v. Commonwealth, 23 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 97 , 350 A.2d 440 (1976). 1978As such, it is entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity, Specter v. Commonwealth, 462 Pa. 474 , 341 A.2d 481 (1975); Lerro v. Department of Transportation, 32 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 372 , 379 A.2d 652 (1977); Walter v. Commonwealth, 23 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 97 , 350 A.2d 440 (1976).	1	1978–1978
Schroeck v. Pennsylvania State Police green pacommwct · 1976 2 sentences 1977Schroeck v. Pennsylvania State Police, 26 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 41 , 362 A.2d 486 (1976). 1977Schroeck v. Pennsylvania State Police, 26 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 41 , 362 A.2d 486 (1976).	1	1977–1977
Greer v. Metropolitan Hospital green pasuperct · 1975 2 sentences 1975In a companion case filed today involving the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia, Greer v. Metropolitan Hospital, 235 Pa. Superior Ct. 266 , 341 A.2d 520 (1975) we have held to the contrary. 1975In a companion case filed today involving the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia, Greer v. Metropolitan Hospital, 235 Pa. Superior Ct. 266 , 341 A.2d 520 (1975) we have held to the contrary.	1	1975–1975
BROWN v. Commonwealth green pa · 1973 2 sentences 1975Opinion Per Curiam, The court below dismissed a complaint against the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh because the court believed that the Redevelopment Authority was entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity under Brown v. Commonwealth, 453 Pa. 566 , 305 A.2d 868 (1973). 1975Opinion Per Curiam, The court below dismissed a complaint against the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh because the court believed that the Redevelopment Authority was entitled to the protection of sovereign immunity under Brown v. Commonwealth, 453 Pa. 566 , 305 A.2d 868 (1973).	1	1975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8522 (4) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8501 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

VA 55 (1983–2026) GA 26 (1985–2023) NE 16 (2004–2024) KY 9 (1991–2026) MO 9 (1984–1997) CT 9 (1992–2021) FL 8 (1989–2022) NC 8 (1980–2022) TX 7 (1993–2021) PA 7 (1975–1998) OH 6 (1990–2018) MS 6 (1994–1998) MD 4 (1997–2026) CA 4 (2015–2015) IL 4 (1995–2025) CO 3 (1988–2022) AZ 3 (1977–2016) MN 2 (1995–1996) MA 2 (1992–2005) OK 2 (2014–2014) ND 2 (1983–1995) ID 2 (2006–2020) SD 2 (2026–2026) WA 2 (2006–2006) AL 2 (2001–2006)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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